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Leading-edge ERP solutions for small and mid-sized manufacturers using AS/400 to capture the power of high-end information management.

More than 3,400 manufacturers around the world use Fourth Shift`s Manufacturing System Software (MSS) For OBJECTS to manage information and run operations more efficiently
Johannesburg, 28 May 1999

Now, with MSS for OBJECTS on AS/400, the most robust package of ERP solutions specifically for Tier 3 organizations resides within the Internet-capable IBM AS/400e series. Enhancements to AS/400 including new 64-bit processors in every model make the server even more effective for exploiting the power of PCs and the Internet, while managing complex technologies more easily and cost-efficiently.

MSS for OBJECTS on AS/400 is the first Tier 3 ERP package that takes advantage of a server consolidation solution that runs Windows NT Server and an AS/400 server in a single system footprint. Integrated Netfinity Server, a plug-in card, also makes MSS for OBJECTS on AS/400 a complete NT-based ERP solution for large companies seeking to centralize management of distributed databases. A single AS/400 can support up to 16 Windows NT servers.

AS/400 with Windows NT Server: Consolidated Server Solution

The Integrated Netfinity Server for AS/400 card plugs into AS/400e or other 64-bit RISC-based AS/400s, enabling users to run Windows NT Server within a single system footprint. As a result, organizations running NT-based productivity applications retain AS/400 traditions of reliability, continuous availability, serviceability and hardware that can be field upgraded.

Meanwhile, the new entry level-priced e-server 170 is particularly well suited to small- and mid-sized manufacturers because it uses the same 64-bit processor as the largest AS/400 systems. With the e-server 170, manufacturers can consolidate business-critical applications currently running on separate servers onto one secure server. Back office and personal productivity applications can also be consolidated onto the same server.

AS/400 integration with Windows NT Server key features:

  • Consolidate up to 16 Windows NT servers. Housing multiple NT servers inside a single AS/400 keeps servers separate, but manages them in a single system footprint. Cut LAN administration and PC server costs. Synchronize user profiles and passwords between AS/400 and Windows NT.

MSS for OBJECTS offers robust ERP Solutions for Major Business Challenges:

  • Smaller manufacturers believe Fourth Shift is the safe choice because it is an affordable, quickly implemented turnkey system. MSS for OBJECTS is implemented in three to six months. The industry average is seven to 12 months.

  • Fast growing, mid-size manufacturers say MSS for OBJECTS scalability, deep functionality and integration with legacy systems help them stay ahead of the competition.

  • Fortune 500 companies choose Fourth Shift MSS for OBJECTS because it is easy to use and maintain at dozens of remote manufacturing sites, and it seamlessly connects to the corporate system.

  • MSS for OBJECTS key features:

  • Easy to use, yet ready for power users. Leverages an award-winning on-line help system and intuitive task-driven system navigation.

  • Integrates seamlessly with third party applications. Runs with Microsoft Office and interfaces with industry standard financial systems, including SAP and JD Edwards.

  • Provides on-line supply chain visibility. WebPartner allows customers and suppliers to view critical information over the Internet using any browser.

  • Delivers full functionality over the Internet. The Net UI thin client interface allows the Internet to extend the LAN as the system backbone. Dramatically enhances network performance and reduces operating costs.

  • Solves Y2K issues. MSS for OBJECTS is Year 2000 Certified by the Information Technology Association of America.

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